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We work hard to create a learning environment that promotes both practical as well as textbook knowledge. With our instructors, students learn how to excel in their chosen field. Through classroom activities as well as field training, our staff prepares students to effectively and immediately work on construction jobsites. Some of the training in question includes instruction in the following:
- Commonly-used Cranes and Heavy Equipment
- Safety Operations
- Equipment Maintenance
- Site Management and Preparation
- Trenching
- Residential and Commercial Construction
- Road Construction
- Underground and Utilities
- Excavation
Our programs are designed to help you become an effective and safe worker. With our help, you will also learn to evaluate soil conditions, read blueprints and apply general math concepts to calculate weight and volume. These are skills that will help set you apart from other candidates and you will also receive instruction in:
- Construction Site Preparation
- Landscaping
- Utility and Underground Excavation
In addition to oil, gas, railroad, waste disposal and recycling, and construction, graduates from our heavy equipment training schools are eligible for a variety of jobs in many industries, including equipment operation, crane operation, site preparation and management, excavation, utilities and underground, trenching, road construction, airport construction, and commercial and residential construction.
Programs Offered
HEC offers programs at all of our locations, however programs vary from location to location:
- North Carolina
- Georgia
- Oklahoma
- California – San Bernardino
- California – Ft. Irwin (*Location is on a military base and is VETERAN ONLY – Career Skills Program (CSP))
- Washington (*Location is Veteran Only – DOD Skillbridge/Career Skills Program (CSP) and VA Education Benefits)
We are proud to provide our students with a variety of options to help them obtain a quality education close to home. Each location strives to prepare our students for long-term careers in heavy equipment and crane operations. As a result, we offer a variety of programs designed to help them develop the necessary skill sets and obtain the knowledge that will help them to succeed. The following programs are offered as part of our curriculum and vary by location:
- Certificate of Heavy Equipment Operations – Level I: In this course, you learn the basics about what it means to work as a heavy equipment operator. It is, in other words, an important course that will provide you with a solid foundation upon which you can build your career.
- Certificate of Heavy Equipment Operations – Level II. This is a course designed to take the foundation of your education from Certificate of Heavy Equipment Operations – Level 1 and build upon it. It explores more advanced skills and details related to heavy equipment.
- Certificate of Heavy Equipment Operations – Mobile Crane. This course is designed to give you both practical experience and classroom interaction when it comes to the fundamentals of crane operation. This includes both swing cab and fixed-cab hydraulic cranes, and includes learning about things like crane set-up, lift planning, rigging and signaling, and load dynamics. Mobile Crane is a prerequisite for the next program: certificate of Heavy Equipment Operations – Lattice Boom Crawler Crane.
- Certificate of Heavy Equipment Operations – Lattice Boom Crawler Crane. After completing Certificate of Heavy Equipment Operations – Mobile Crane, you can take on this course. You will learn the fundamentals of operating a Lattice Boom Crawler Crane; this includes, crane set-up, lift planning, load dynamics, rigging, and signaling.
- Associate of Applied Science in Construction Management Degree (This program is only offered in Georgia).
More Information
Are you interested in learning more about the kinds of programs we offer at our locations across the country? Find your nearest location and take a look at what they have to offer. You can even schedule a visit to get a feel for the learning environment as well as the courses you can take with us. Come see how we can help you prepare for the future!
Availability of programs varies by location.
*The Army’s Career Skills Program (CSP) prepares soldiers for civilian employment through first-class apprenticeships, on-the-job training, job shadowing, internships and employment skills training.
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Locations
CA – San Bernardino: 1955 W. 9th Street | San Bernardino, CA 92411
CA – Ft. Irwin: 306 Langford Lake Road | Bld # TR0403 | CA 92310
(Location is on a military base and is VETERAN ONLY – Career Skills Program (CSP)*)
Georgia: 581 Sigman Road, Suite 300 | Conyers, GA 30013
North Carolina: 1909 Bragg Blvd, Suite 94 | Fayetteville, NC 28303
Oklahoma: 6101 W. Reno Avenue, Suite 1000 | Oklahoma City, OK 73127
Washington: 4701 McChord Drive SW | Lakewood, WA 98499
(*Location is Veteran Only – DOD Skillbridge/Career Skills Program (CSP) and VA Education Benefits)
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The Department of Veterans Affairs is the government agency responsible for determining eligibility for VA education benefits and for authorizing payment for the benefits. If you have questions about the available benefits or your eligibility, please contact our admissions office at 888- 709-5007. You may also visit https://www.gibill.va.gov to learn more about the available benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Heavy Equipment Colleges of America cannot guarantee employment or career advancement or any particular earnings or salary.
OKLAHOMA LOCATION ONLY: Heavy Equipment Colleges of America has a Certificate of Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The school’s programs are approved by TWC. Students must address their concerns about this school of any of its educational programs by following the grievance process outlined in the school’s catalog. Students dissatisfied with the school’s response to their complaint or who are not able to file a complaint with the school, can file a formal complaint with TWC, as well as with other relevant agencies or accreditors, if applicable. Information on filing a complaint with TWC can be found on TWC’s website at www.texasworkforce.org/careerschoolstudents.
Heavy Equipment Colleges of America endorses the national certification program offered by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) and provides training to prepare candidates for CCO examinations.
*Skillbridge/Career Skills Program (CSP) prepares service members for civilian employment through first-class apprenticeships, on-the-job training, job shadowing, internships and employment skills training. Service members are eligible to participate in a Skillbridge/Career Skills Program (CSP) up to 180 days prior to separation. To be considered for an open seat in a Skillbridge/Career Skills Program (CSP) you must contact the POC at the installation where you want to attend a Skillbridge/Career Skills Program (CSP) and submit your commander authorized/signed participation memo in advance of the start date.
WIOA/TAA funded training may be provided only to individuals who qualify for the program and not only if funds are available.
